Hon. Michael H. Michaud, Chairman, Subcommittee on Health, and a Representative in Congress from the State of Maine

I would like to thank everyone for coming today.

Today’s legislative hearing is an opportunity for Members of Congress, veterans, the VA and other interested parties to discuss recently-introduced legislation within the Subcommittee’s jurisdiction in a clear and orderly process.

I do not necessarily agree or disagree with the bills before us today, but I believe that this is an important process that will encourage frank discussions and new ideas.

We have eight bills before us today.

I look forward to hearing the views of our witnesses on these bills before us.

I also look forward to working with everyone here to improve the quality of care available to our veterans.

Today Chairman Jeff Miller released the following statement after Rep. Phil Roe was elected by the Republican Steering Committee to serve as House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs chairman for the 115th Congress.